Avenel Middle School Grade 7 Mrs. Anan Room 317 September 2016 Welcome to Open House Language Arts Reading/Writing Workshop Avenel Middle School Grade 7 Mrs. Anan Room 317 September 2016 “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” Eleanor Roosevelt

Language Arts Workshop Overview Unit Overview 1 Short Story 2 Nonfiction 3 Poetry 4 Drama 5 Folk Literature

Workshop Overview Setting Expectations Big Question Close Reading Text Analysis Guided Expectations Genre Focus Skills Workshop Demonstration and Independence Independent Reading Text Set Anchor Text Various Genres Related Readings

Philosophy on writing The world is your canvas! Students should feel comfortable when writing Use Mats Students may bring in blankets or pillows (they are responsible for)

7 Strategies Schema Mental Images Questioning Inferring Bringing understanding to the text Mental Images Questioning Clarification Inferring Reading in between the lines Determining Importance Monitor for meaning Synthesizing Recall, retell

Assessments Major Minor Reading Reviews, Research Projects, Student/Teacher Conferencing, Reader Response, Independent Reading Projects, Portfolio Progress, Literature Circle Projects Minor Warm up Exercises, Observation, Exit Responses, Graphic Organizers, Prepared for class, Progress on Research Papers, Homework, Quizzes, Peer Assessment, Self Assessment, Participation Grade, Journals

Participation Grade You start with 100 participation grade When you are unprepared, points will be taken off.

Homework Neat, complete and in on time!

Late Assignments Grade will decrease by one grade level each day it is late. Example – A Late 2 days - C

Absent 1 day of absent = 2 days to make up work

Grades Major 1/3 Minor 2/3 Parents and students are strongly encouraged to check GENESIS each day.

Technology Study Island Apple TV School Wire Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Prezi Other surprises!

Tour of the Room Anan Express

Extra Help During homeroom every day, Mon – Thurs during lunch, please let me know first.

EXPECTATIONS Student/Parent Classroom Contract You may leave the room anytime you need to go to the bathroom, HOWEVER if it becomes a habit everyday at the same time, guardians and parents will be contact to make sure it is not a medical reason (if nothing is in the file). Students are responsible for the work they have missed during that time period. Sick Policy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SKdN1xQBjk

Instructional Philosophy Differentiated Instruction Goals Extra help – ask and you shall receive Ask lots of questions!!! Students need to know the why behind the wonder! Incentive Programs Preparing children for the future Want children to be successful in life

COMMUNICATION is key! Genesis Remind.com Email me

SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE! It will be a great year!